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August 29, 2023 | Law.com

Previously-Convicted Attorney Also Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining $265K in Pandemic Relief Loans

Darlene Baker, also known as Darlene Piper, of Port Orchard, Washington, was previously licensed to handle wills, trusts, and probate of estates. Disciplinary records from the Washington State Bar Association show that Baker resigned in lieu of discipline in January 2020.

By Marianna Wharry

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August 25, 2023 | Law.com

Centene Corp. Canceled Job Interviews Over Religious Accommodation for COVID-19 Vaccine, Complaint Alleges

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Marianna Wharry

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August 25, 2023 | Law.com

Violation of Animal Protection Laws Cannot Form Basis of Nuisance Claim, Washington Supreme Court Holds

"The public must impliedly have had use of the resource in order for that right to use to have been infringed," the majority wrote. "[Animal Legal Defense Fund] does not show, through case law or legislative intent, that Washington has established that the public has a right to use wildlife or that it has a right to access private property of a zoo."

By Marianna Wharry

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August 18, 2023 | Law.com

'Collective Knowledge' Doctrine Cannot Meet Standard for Arrest Without Warrant, Idaho High Court Holds

The split high court agreed with Bell's assertion that he was unlawfully seized when a police officer ordered him to perform the sobriety tests outside his home.

By Marianna Wharry

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August 18, 2023 | Law.com

Client Seeks $500K Judgment in Legal-Malpractice Action From Former Chicago-Area Attorney

This suit was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Marianna Wharry

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August 16, 2023 | Law.com

Federal Judge in Idaho Puts Disputed Bathroom Bill Against Transgender Students on Hold as Classes Begin

The suspension of the bill came as the state's public schools started Aug. 16, and the court's decision will allow school districts to continue to choose how to organize their bathrooms and changing facilities. Nye acknowledged that the issues in the case are "'complex' and 'weighty,'" but ultimately asked "what is the status quo that must be preserved pending resolution of Plaintiffs' PI Motion?"

By Marianna Wharry

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August 15, 2023 | Law.com

Montana Youth Have Constitutional Right to Safe Environment, State Judge Holds

Monday's ruling is the first of its kind for climate change-related litigation, and it occurred after 16 Montana youth filed a complaint in March 2020 seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against the state, Gov. Gregory Gianforte and multiple state government departments.

By Marianna Wharry

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